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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 13, 2011
Lakewood Ranch tops Pennsylvania's Owen J. Roberts High

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated Pennsylvania's Owen J. Roberts High 9-2 March 12.

  • East County
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Mill Creek resident Dylan Giunta, 3, had fun on the bounce house with his cousin.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 13, 2011
GALLERY: Orange Blossom Festival

East County residents flocked to Mixon Fruit Farms Saturday for Mixon's annual Orange Blossom Festival. Festivities run today from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • East County
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Chairwomen Shannon Fedder and Christine Fenner
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 13, 2011
'Celebration in the Green' - Celebration of Imagination Children's Art Auction

'Celebration in the Green' - Celebration of Imagination Children's Art Auction

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Sharon Aragona and Kathy Rey
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 12, 2011
Doctors for Charity

Doctors for Charity

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Karolyn Marku and Cat McGrath work the game area on Saturday, March 12 at the Sham Rock Festival on Hillview.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 12, 2011
GALLERY: Shamrock Fest

The third annual Shamrock Fest took place fomr 12-10 p.m. on Saturday, March 12 on Hillview.

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Breezy and Marissa Hayslip
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  • Loren Mayo
  • March 12, 2011
GALLERY: Sarasota Firefighters Rib Cook-Off Festival

The Sarasota Firemen's Benevolent Fund hosted the eighth annual Rib Cook-Off at Phillippi Estate Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
JT Crowder played the exercise instructor who was murdered as well as the detective on the case.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2011
GALLERY: Murder Mystery Dinner

Lakewood Ranch residents enjoyed an evening of humor and food with a murder dinner mystery titled "Murder on the Menu" March 11 at the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 11, 2011
ODA girls tennis improves to 5-1

The Out-of-Door Academy girls tennis team defeated Bradenton Christian 4-3 March 10 to improve its record to 5-1.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dogs show off their stuff to the judges during the costume contest portion on Tuesday, Mar. 8 during Masquerade — Mardi Gras St. Armands Style.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 11, 2011
GALLERY: Mardi Gras St. Armands Style

Dogs paraded around the circle in costumes on Tuesday, Mar. 8 during Masquerade - Mardi Gras St. Armands Style.

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Jojo Trujillo placed third in the competition and won $25 for her curtain act.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 11, 2011
VIDEO: 'Mooney Day' talent show

Cardinal Mooney Catholic School hosted its annual "Mooney Day" Thursday, during which several students performed in a talent show competition.

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LECOM student Lauren Acton, right, was the guest of honor at Pat Neal's 8,000th home sale celebration March 11.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 11, 2011
GALLERY: Pat Neal celebrates 8,000th sale

Neal Communities this morning celebrated the sale of its 8,000th home. Community officials and Neal partners gathered in Central Park in Lakewood Ranch to honor the occasion. President Pat Neal thanked dozens of individuals with whom he has worked throughout his career, including 8,000th owner Lauren Acton.

  • East County
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Supervisor of Elections Office employees fed more than 3,400 ballots through scanning machines during the recount.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 11, 2011
Caragiulo claims election after recount

Although the recount affirmed the early vote tally, Commissioner Dick Clapp is planning to ask for a ballot inspection.

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The Longboat Library is located at 555 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 11, 2011
Longboat Library to hold book sale

The non-profit library will have an extensive selection of gently used books for sale.

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The town of Longboat Key will host early voting for Key residents this week at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 11, 2011
Early voting continues on Longboat

Key residents can vote early in the town's Tuesday, March 15 municipal election through the weekend at Town Hall.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 11, 2011
Pirates donate $50,000 to Miracle League

Pirates Charities has committed $50,000 to the Miracle League of Manasota.

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